The population of the eastern lowland gorilla has plummeted from 17000 to less than 2000 in the last 15 years and one of the worlds rarest great apes is now facing extinction. Large numbers have not protected the western lowland gorilla from decline.
Large numbers have not protected the western lowland gorilla from decline.
How can we save the western lowland gorilla. We do that for mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Grauers gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo with teams of dedicated trackers anti-poachers and scientists. Western lowland gorillas are hunted for their meat and to be used in local medicine. Learn more about our work and what you can do to help.
How are conservationists working to save the western lowland gorilla. As communities living close to gorilla habitats see the benefits of gorilla tourism they are less likely to participate in or condone in poaching. Western lowland gorillas can be distinguished from other gorilla subspecies by their slightly smaller size their brown-grey coats and auburn chests.
With the help of people from all around the world we can help critically endangered species like the Western Lowland Gorillas. Given their endangered status any hunting is illegal but. Even if all of the threats to western lowland gorillas.
WWF is also helping these gorillas by increasing the amount of protected land which they can live creating a safer living environment for them to thrive in. Western lowland gorillas can be distinguished from other gorilla subspecies by their slightly smaller size their brown-grey coats and auburn chests. This is a cooperative breeding program with a number of zoos working together to ensure the survival of the species.
In the midst of a sixth mass extinction we must do everything we can to save and protect every species on our planet. This is an expensive effort and we. When doing this they walk on their knuckles which is known as knuckle-walking.
Save the Western Lowland Gorillas African Parks is creating safe havens for western lowland gorillas by securing protected areas where they live. Even if all of the threats to western lowland gorillas. The more big things that some organizations are doing is making petitions to make shooting gorillas illegal and limit the cutting down of forests.
No animal is worth illegally shooting just. You decide which side you are on in this ever-going process to save the Western Lowland Gorilla. Western Lowland Gorillas can walk for short distances on two legs however they generally get around by walking on all fours.
If we could just create something that would help themto find the cause of their heart problems and fix it before their life is upwould be life-changing. In order to reduce the risk of disease transmission and to avoid changing or disturbing the gorillas natural behavior the Gorilla Doctors have worked with national park authorities to establish the rule of staying 7 meters 21 feet or more from the gorillas at all times. They survive primarily on fruit leaves and foliage.
Because of poaching and disease the gorillas numbers have declined by more than 60 over the last 20 to 25 years. Successfully saving endangered gorillas in their habitat in Africa which is the mission of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund requires ongoing long-term protection and monitoring in the forests every day. Fauna Flora International FFI has launched an urgent appeal to help save the eastern lowland or Grauers gorilla.
Can you make a difference to the worlds endangered gorillas. And also cracking down on gorilla poaching all around the world is key to their survival rates. Money from gorilla tourism goes a long way in helping fund conservation activities.
There are many ways people can help save the Western Lowland Gorilla. There are many small things you can do for example you can buy sustainable wood which helps limit illegal logging and cutting down trees. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the few supporters for the gorillas survival along with Bryan Adams and Michael Palin.
The key to this is education. Western Lowland Gorillas are omnivores however they are sometimes classed as herbivores because they mostly eat plants. National parks and reserves in six range countries protect only 21 percent of western lowland gorillas and central chimpanzees according to a new report.
Gorilla conservation programs not only work to protect the gorillas themselves but also help to protect thousands of other species of animals and plants that are found in gorilla habitat. Help us save the eastern lowland gorilla. Because of poaching and disease the gorillas numbers have declined by more than 60 over the last 20 to 25 years.
On the ground We are working in collaboration with a wide range of partners in several gorilla range states to both conserve gorilla habitat and populations as well as help improve the quality of life of local people. The WWF is working to promote sustainable development in gorilla habitat and to combat Ebola by contributing. They also have wider skulls with more pronounced brow ridges and smaller ears.
As an individual you can support gorilla conservation activities by visiting western lowland gorillas. Gorilla and chimpanzee populations in Central Africa continue to decline due to poaching habitat loss and disease. By Stephanie Pain.
They are also captured and sold as illegal exotic pets. Think before buying a new cellphone. They also have wider skulls with more pronounced brow ridges and smaller ears.
Donations to charities working to save the mountain gorillas helped fund their protection and subsequently tens of thousands of tourists each year hike up. Stay at least 7 meters away from the gorillas. The Saint Louis Zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan for western lowland gorillas.
